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Hormel Foods Taps Jeffrey Ettinger as Interim CEO and Elevates John Ghingo to President

The 15-month transition backfills leadership for Snee’s October retirement as the company advances its branded-foods focus under Ghingo’s future stewardship.

The company logo for Hormel Foods is displayed on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., October 9, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jeffrey Ettinger will return as interim CEO on July 14, 2025, overseeing corporate functions through October 2026.
  • John Ghingo will assume the title of president on July 14, 2025, managing retail, food service, international operations, strategy, supply chain and R&D.
  • Jim Snee will retire as CEO and president at the end of October 2025 and remain with the company as an advisor through 2027.
  • Ettinger and Ghingo will operate in complementary dual leadership roles, with Ettinger focusing on finance, human resources and compliance while Ghingo drives consumer innovation and brand strategy.
  • The board plans to name a permanent CEO in October 2026, likely Ghingo, as part of Hormel’s move to deepen its focus on branded foods.